Warren County public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a space needs assessment and updates to the county's strategic plan and economic development incentive policy. The session includes reviews of proposed ordinances regarding deadly weapons and pornography, as well as infrastructure updates for broadband and emergency radios.
- Space Needs Assessment update with Wooten Company
- Proposed Deadly Weapons Ordinance
- Proposed Pornography Policy
- Roads Improvement Program request from Lyons Creek Estate
- Emergency Services radio upgrades
General
The Board of Commissioners will swear in two new members and conduct an organizational meeting to elect leadership and appoint key county officers. The board will also consider the expenditure of opioid settlement funds and the 2025 revaluation schedule of values.
- Swearing in of Angelena Kearney Dunlap (District 1) and Al Cooper, Jr. (District 5)
- Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board
- Appointment of County Attorney, Clerk to the Board, Finance Officer, and Deputy Tax Collectors
- Consideration of a revised resolution for the expenditure of opioid settlement funds
- Consideration of the Schedule of Values for the 2025 Revaluation
General
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the 2025 revaluation schedule of values and proposed zoning amendments. The zoning changes would introduce landscaping requirements for new commercial construction in Lakeside and Neighborhood Business districts and reduce required retail parking spaces.
- Proposed zoning amendment to require site and landscaping plans for new commercial construction
- Proposed reduction of retail parking requirements from 1 space per 200 sq ft to 1 space per 300 sq ft
- Write-off of EMS delinquent and uncollectible accounts totaling $3,776,900
- Contract with Stewart for Zoning Ordinance Review and Unified Development Ordinance not to exceed $95,000
- Opioid Settlement Project Ordinance in the amount of $188,084.76
General
The Board of Commissioners will discuss proposed design requirements for new construction and significant improvements in Lakeside Business and Neighborhood Business districts. The proposal includes mandatory landscaping plans and a reduction in required parking spaces for retail stores. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant funding.
- Proposed landscaping requirements for Lakeside Business and Neighborhood Business districts
- Proposed retail parking change from one space per 200 sq ft to one space per 300 sq ft
- Bid from Gupton Services for Health Department roof insulation and membrane for $89,125
- Public hearing and resolution for Community Development Block Grant - Neighborhood Revitalization Funding
- Proposed creation of a Warren County S-Line Working Group with Town of Norlina and Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments
General
The Warren County Board of Commissioners will consider a budget amendment to reallocate unspent funds and approve ordinances for the Hwy 1 Industrial Site and EMS Station #4. The meeting also includes updates on broadband, personnel, and a citizen comment period.
- Consider Approval of Budget Amendment #1 to the FY25 Budget
- Consider Approval of Hwy 1 Industrial Site Project Ordinance in the Amount of $752,500
- Consider Approval of EMS Station #4 Project Ordinance in the Amount of $92,250
- Consider Approval of Purchase of Ambulance from CW Williams & Co., LLC at a Cost Not to Exceed $312,118
- Consider Approval of 5 Year Contract with US Cellular for Sheriff's Office Body Cameras in an Amount Not to Exceed $82,818.45
General
The Warren County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning map amendment for 14.54 acres at 1327 NC Hwy 903 South. The proposal seeks to rezone the property from Lakeside Business to Neighborhood Business to allow for automobile and boat sales. The Planning Board previously recommended approval.
- Public hearing for rezoning Parcel Map #K3C 154 from (LB) to (NB)
- Approval of September 2024 Preparedness Month Proclamation
- Review of Statement of Interest Forms for Warren County Tourism Development Authority
- Consideration of land purchase for EMS Satellite Station #4
- Approval of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation
General
The Warren County Board of Commissioners will convene a special meeting to discuss personnel matters related to the selection of a county manager. The session will begin immediately upon convening and is held in accordance with state law.
- Closed session for personnel matters
- Discussion of Warren County Manager selection
- Meeting at Armory Civic Center, 501 US Hwy 158 Business E.
General
The Warren County Board of Commissioners will convene a regular meeting at the Armory Civic Center to adopt the agenda and discuss personnel matters regarding the selection of a county manager in a closed session.
- Adopt suggested agenda
- Closed session for manager selection
- Return to open session
- Adjournment
General
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several infrastructure projects and a school bus lease-purchase agreement. The meeting includes a presentation from KARTS and decisions on funding for local utility and transportation improvements.
- Bridge 126 Project Ordinance in the amount of $1,043,112.00
- Eaton's Ferry Sewer Extension Project Ordinance in the amount of $400,000.00
- Lease-purchase of activity buses for Warren County Schools totaling up to $307,495.65 over 5 fiscal years
- Presentation from KARTS - Randy Cantor
General
The Warren County Board of Commissioners will convene a Special Meeting to discuss personnel matters, specifically related to the selection of a Warren County Manager. The meeting will be held in closed session immediately upon convening.
- Closed session for personnel matters
- Discussion of Warren County Manager selection
- Meeting at Warren County Armory Civic Center
General
The Warren County Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the agenda, hear citizen comments, and consider several action items including EPA grant applications, the purchase of vehicles for the sheriff's office, and contracts for fire and school resource officers.
- EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant application for $500,000
- EPA Community Change Grant application for up to $20,000,000
- Purchase of Chevrolet Silverado for sheriff's office not to exceed $51,328
- Purchase of two Ford Explorers for sheriff's office not to exceed $83,045.60
- Contract for School Resource Officers with Warren County Schools not to exceed $190,000